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Oct 2009

12/18/2008 to 12/31/2009
Skitch Henderson Museum at Hunt Hill Farm - 44 Upland Rd., New Milford, CT 06776. Phone: 860-355-0300. Fax: 860-350-5495. The Skitch Henderson Museum offers a window on the life, career, and pursuits of its creator, Skitch Henderson. Within it are portions of the Henderson American Music Archive and carefully chosen pieces from the holdings of the Hunt Hill Farm Trust. Each piece accents one of the many aspects that make Mr. Henderson such an extraordinary individual.

The Skitch Henderson Museum is open by appointment for individuals and groups during Gallery hours Wed. - Sat. 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Sunday - Noon to 5 p.m. . Visitors should look for a Silo employee or Hunt Hill Farm Trust docent for admittance. For more information please call (860) 355-0300.

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02/21/2009 to 12/05/2009
33rd Roxbury Road Race Series Starts - West Apple Lane, Roxbury, CT 06783. Phone: 860-355-0696-860-210-2146 Ext. 129. Runners can take their parks as the Roxbury Road Race series opens its 33rd season Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 8:30AM with a 2.4 mile run starting at Everett Hurlburt Community Park, West Apple Lane. Races, sponsored by the Roxbury Recreation Commission will continue each Saturday through December 5, 2009 with the exception of July 4 and 25th. There will be three championship and one fundraiser race, all other runs are free. Call for further details. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

03/17/2009 to 12/31/2011
"From East to West, Across Our Homelands" - 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793. Phone: 860-868-0518. Our Homelands stretch from coast to coast, across the continent of North America. We are many different peoples, all with a unique cultural identity. For thousands of years our ancestors have traded and shared ideas and materials with one another, traveling over the ancient paths and trade routes that connect us. Our Grandmothers and Grandfathers have taught us the traditional ways of weaving grasses and fibers, of molding clay, of carving wood and stitching quills and beads into useful items as well as beautiful and symbolic works of art.

When visitors from Spain, France, Holland and Great Britain first arrived on our shores four centuries ago we welcomed the commodities these new trading partners could provide. Glass beads, calico fabrics, wool and metals were incorporated into our traditional lifeways. Though many changes have occurred since our earliest encounters with European peoples, our communities and cultural traditions have endured. We continue to educate our sons and daughters in the skills of our ancestors as we pass on our unique techniques and designs, and their social and spiritual meanings, to younger generations.

This exhibit celebrates the enduring artistry and individuality of Native American communities throughout North America.

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04/05/2009 to 11/29/2009
Elephant's Trunk Country Flea Market - Rte. 7, New Milford, CT, CT 06776. Phone: 508-265-9111. The admission gate opens to the public at 5:45 a.m. for early buying at $20 per person. Checks and credit cards are not accepted. All early buyers need to enter through Gate A. General admisssion begins at 7:00 a.m. General admission cost to the market is $2.00 per person, except children in strollers. The $2.00 fee applies to everyone over the age of 10. Please note that gate collectors cannot change denominations over $10. Exact amounts are appreciated. Visit website about weather-related cancellations. Click here to visit their Web site.

04/13/2009 to 12/31/2009
18 C. Neapolitan Creche at Abbey of Regina Laudis - 273 Flanders Rd., Btwn Rte.6 and Rte 61, Bethlehem, CT 06751. Phone: 203-266-7727. Following a recent three-year conservation/restoration project by experts from Metropolitan Museum of Art, the 18th-c. Neapolitan Creche at the Abbey of Regina Laudis is now open to the public daily 10AM to 4PM. It is closed January 11, 2010 - Easter, 2010. The Creche, a remarkable ensemble, contains 68 figures, each between 14 - 16 inches high, made of carved wood, terra cotta, jute and porcelain and wearing their original costumes. They are situated in a small village made of the bark of cork trees that evokes the local surroundings of the Neapolitan artists of the time. The display, which is 16 feet long and 6 feet deep, is housed in the Bellamy Barn, an 18th century structure, itself of local historical interest.Click here to visit their Web site.

05/03/2009 to 10/04/2009
Watercolor and Drawing Workshops at Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden - 9 Main Street North, Bethlehem, CT 06751. Phone: 203-266-7596. May 3 ? Peonies; June 21, 22 - Roses; July 21 - Garden Studies; August 18 - Seasonal Bouquet; September 13 ? Tree Studies; October 4 ? Grasses and Pods. Space is limited. Please call 203.266.7596 to register. Classes run from 10 am to 2 pm. Reservations are required. Classes are $60 each; (the 2-day rose workshop is $90), $330 for the series. CTL Members price: $312 for the series, $48 per workshop, $72 for the rose workshop.Click here to visit their Web site.

07/06/2009 to 10/31/2009
Hopkins Vineyard is Celebrating its 30th Anniversary with a history off Hopkins Farming Photo Exhibit - Hopkins Vineyard, 25 Hopkins Road, New Preston, CT 06777. Phone: 860-868-7954. On exhibit are early photographs from the Hopkins Family Album. The Hopkins farm is one of very few Centennial Farms left in Connecticut. The Hopkins family has continuously farmed this land since 1787, when Elijah Hopkins, returning from the Revolutionary War, chose this rich and fertile site in Warren. The family acreage here on Lake Waramaug has witnessed many diverse forms of agriculture including raising sheep, race horse, grain crops, tobacco and dairy farming. Most recent and for 30 years, Hopkins is now cultivating 30 acres of grapes and producing award winning wines. Click here to visit their Web site.

08/06/2009 to 08/06/9999
First Thursday - Jerrod Cattey Jazz Trio - Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Phone: 203-753-0381 ext 10. Fax: 203-756-6283.

Thursday, August 6, 2009, 5:30-7:30 pm

Join James Furman Award-winning jazz percussionist Jerrod Cattey (left) and his trio as they perform cool light jazz, including Jerrod's original compositions. You won't want to miss this exceptional young performer who entertains regularly in clubs throughout Connecticut.

Admission: $7 for museum members, $15 for non-members. Join the museum on First Thursday and get in for free!

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08/22/2009 to 10/25/2009
Connecticut Historical Society's Exhibit September 11, 2001: Connecticut Responds and Reflects To Open at the Brookfield Museum and Historical Society - Brookfield Museum and Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Road, Rte. 25 and 133, Brookfield, CT, CT 06804. Phone: 203-740-8140. The award winning exhibit, which opened at CHS in 2006, will be housed this year at the Brookfield Museum and Historical Society in Brookfield, CT. The exhibit is free and open to the public and will run August 22 through October 25, 2009. Hours of operation are as follows: Wednesday and Thursday 10 am to 2 pm; Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. For more information contact: Melissa A. Bennett at 860.236.5621 (x249) Click here to visit their Web site.

08/31/2009 to 11/29/2009
Corn Maze at Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm--Sharon - 461 Cornwall Bridge Rd., Rte. 4, Sharon, CT 06069. Phone: 860-364-0025. The Corn Maze at Ellsworth Hill Orchard will be open from the end of August through November. A fun and educational activity for children as well as adults. $7 Admission. Children under 5 free. Call for further information or check the website.Click here to visit their Web site.

09/11/2009 to 10/03/2009
Ridgefield Theater Barn Presents-Beyond Therapy - 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Phone: 203-431-9850. The Ridgefield Theater Barn presents Beyond Therapy--This comedy/farce involves the unstable lives of two New Yorkers searching for a stable romantic relationship and the advice they receive from their equally unstable psychiatrists. September 11, 2009 thru October 3, 2009. Friday and Saturday nights at 8PM--Sunday matinees, Sept. 20th and 27th at 5PM. Doors open one hour prior to curtain. Cabaret Seating -- $24 Adults--$20 Seniors (62)/Students. Call for further information and tickets. Click here to visit their Web site.

09/12/2009 to 10/18/2009
Fall Gallery Show at Hunt Hill Farm's Silo Gallery - 44 Upland Rd., New Milford, CT 06776. Phone: 860-355-0300. Fax: 860-350-5495 . Opening Reception from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 12th. In the Hay Barn Gallery artists Juliet Harrison and Sheila Tintera. Award winning photographer Juliet Harrison and Equine Artist will display media that embody the elements of texture, contrast, shade and shadow and the beauty of the horse while Tintera, both oil painter and printmaker, will show new works featuring horses as reflected in cultures and times. Canterbury School Student Exhibition will be featured in the New Talent Gallery and will feature students from the 2009 Advanced Placement Studio Art Program exhibiting ceramics, drawing, design, painting and sculpture. Exhibit and opening reception free. Contact Silo Gallery Director Valerie Culbertson for more information. Normal hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday?s noon to 5 pm. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

09/12/2009 to 12/31/2009
Marie Louise Trichet Gallery 15th Anniversary Retrospective: Show #3 -- Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center - 229 E. Litchfield Rd., Litchfield, CT, CT 06759. Phone: 860-567-3163. The last in a series of three invitational exhibits commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the Marie Louise Trichet Gallery at Wisdom House will open on Saturday, September 12th and run through December 31st. The three exhibits have featured the works of artists who have had solo shows in the gallery since its opening in 1994. Artists represented currently are Barbara Wilk, Danielle Mailer, David Skora, Elizabeth MacDonald, Florin Firimita, Gus Moran, Inge Morath, Michael Sundra, Natasha Cohen, Susan Rood, Ruth Middleton, and Warren Prindle An opening reception will take place on Saturday, September 12th from 1 to 3 pm. The gallery hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

09/18/2009 to 10/10/2009
Sherman Playhouse Presents GASLIGHT - 5 Route 39 North (Intc. Rte. 37 and Rte 39), Sherman, CT Phone: 203-820-7192. Sherman Playhouse is proud to present its upcoming autumn production of the classic thriller GASLIGHT, by Patrick Hamilton. The cast features some of the region's finest actors. John Taylor of Sherman is the Director. Gaslight runs September 18,19,25,26,27 October 2,3,9,10. Curtian time is 8PM - Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday matinee on Sept. 27th at 2PM. Tickets for all show are $20 for general admission. Senior Citizens age 65 and older re invited to a dress rehearsal at 8PM on Thursday, Sept. 17th where donations will be accepted. On Thursday, September 24th at 8PM the Sherman Playhouse will hold its Pay What You Want night. At this event, you name the price for your ticket. Reservations can be made online at www.shermanplayers.org or by calling the box office: 860-354-3622. Click here to visit their Web site.

09/18/2009 to 10/03/2009
Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Inc. presents Little Shop pof Horrors - 184 Whisconier Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804. Phone: 203-775-0023. On Nov. 6,7,13,14,15,20 and 21, 2009 the Brookfield Theatre for the Arts will feature the play: Little Shop of Horrors. Charming, tuneful and hilarious with tongue firmly planted in cheek, this play never fails to entertain. Call for reservations and further information.Click here to visit their Web site.

09/18/2009 to 10/03/2009
Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Inc. presents Macbeth - 184 Whisconier Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804. Phone: 203-775-0023. The play Macbeth will be performed at the Brookfield Theatre for the Arts Inc. on Sept. 18,19,25,26,27, Oct. 2 and 3, 2009. One of Shakespeare's class and most renowned tragedies, Macbeth is a real treat for actors and audience members. Call for reservations and further information. Click here to visit their Web site.

09/19/2009 to 10/18/2009
Washington Art Association--Reshaped World--Exhibitions - 4 Bryan Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794. Phone: 860-868-2878. Washington Art Association will hold Reshaped World Exhibitions from September 19, 2009 thru October 18,2009 with the Opening Reception on Saturday, September 19th from 4-6PM. Featured artists are Mark Abrahamson, Cornelia Kavanagh, Maggie Sullivan, Marcia Clark, Justin Shull and Tom Zetterstrom. Call for Gallery hours or check the website. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

09/19/2009 to 10/04/2009
Housatonic Heritage Walks 2009 - he Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area is holding its annual Heritage Walks Weekends, on Saturday and Sunday: September 19th and 20th AND October 3rd and 4th. Enjoy more than 40 free, guided walks, offered throughout the heritage area that includes portions of Berkshire County, MA and Litchfield County, CT. History Culture ? Natural Resources. A complete list of walks is at www.Heritage-Hikes.org and includes access to some exceptional places and people. Free and Open to the Public. Click here to visit their Web site.

09/25/2009 to 10/24/2009
Kiss Me Kate at Theatreworks in New Milford - 5 Brookside Ave., New Milford, CT 06776. Phone: 860-350-6863. Theatreworks production Kiss Me Kate, Mksuic and Lyrics by Cole Porter will be performed on Sept.25, 26, October 2,3,4,9,120,11,16,17,18,23,and 24th. Sundays and Saturdays 8PM and Sundays at 2PM. Tickets $28. Call for reservations or check the website.Click here to visit their Web site.

10/01/2009 to 10/01/2009
Quinnetukut: Our Homeland, Our Story - 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793. Phone: 860-868-0518. Quinnetukut: Our Homeland, Our Story

Our story is one of community, of connections to Mother Earth and to one another. It is also the story of an enduring presence. The land now called Connecticut we have always known as Quinnetukut, the place of the long water. Our homelands have been here, along river banks, in forested uplands, and beside coastal marshes for thousands of years. We are always adapting to new ideas, new technologies and a changing environment yet our traditions and communities continue. We are still here. We are the Indigenous Peoples of Connecticut.

This new permanent exhibit follows the 10,000 year story of Connecticut?s Native American Peoples to their lives and culture today. Discover their stories of survival, ingenuity and spiritual connections to Mother Earth as well as their technological and artistic accomplishments.

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10/02/2009 to 10/31/2009
Lake Compounce Haunted Graveyard - 822 Lake Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010. Phone: 860-583-3300. Lake Compounce's Haunted Graveyard season opens Friday, October 2, 2009- dusk to midnight. The Haunted Graveyard will be open every weekend from Oct. 2 thru October from dusk to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and then every Friday through Sunday for the rest of October. The Haunted Graveyard opens at dusk, but Lake Compounce opens at 5PM so come early to purchase your timed ticket. Rated PG for Pretty Ghoulish, and is recommended for adults and very brave children. This is not for the faint of heart. In addition to the Haunted Graveyard walkthrough, Lake Compounce will operated 17 thrill rides including Boulder Dash, Downtime, and Thunder and Lightning. Plus, the entire park will be decked out with scary Halloween spooks to frighten and entertain. Proceeds will benefit the American Diabetes Associations. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/02/2009 to 11/25/2009
43rd Witch's Dungeon New England's Classic Movie Museum - 90 Battle Street (off James P. Casey Rd), Bristol, CT, CT 06010. Phone: (860) 583-8306. THE WITCH' S DUNGEON CLASSIC MOVIE MUSEUM opens for it's 43rd Halloween season in 2009 a tradition in Bristol, Connecticut since 1966. Friday to Sunday, evenings only: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m Oct. 2 to 4, Oct. 9 to 11, Oct. 16 to 18, Oct. 23 to 25. Donation: $1.00 - all ages A tribute to the classic horror films of Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi and Vincent Price. Featuring accurate life size figures of their classic movie monsters in scenes or dioramas based on the vintage chillers. Voice tracks guide you through the tour, with special recordings by Vincent Price, June Foray, Mark Hamill and John Agar. (sorry we are not handicapped accessible - not recommended for children under 7) For special group tours of 50 or more, contact us two weeks in advance. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/02/2009 to 10/04/2009
Beatitudes Retreat -- Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center - 229 E. Litchfield Rd., Litchfield, CT, CT 06759. Phone: 860-567-3163. The beatitudes (Sermon of the Mount) found in the Gospel of Matthew describe the values to which a disciple of Jesus should aspire. This retreat weekend will give time to reflect on these universal values and how they can help one become a beacon of hope for others. The presenter will be John Donahue, SJ, Research Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola College of Maryland. He is past president of the Catholic Biblical Association and the author of more than 100 articles and reviews. In addition, he has lectured widely at scripture workshops in the US, Canada, South Africa and in Manila. 6 pm (dinner) on Friday October 2nd to 1 pm on Sunday, October 4th. Fees for the retreat are $175 (shared room, hall bath), $245 (shared room with bath), $215 (private room, hall bath), $245 (private room with bath), $145 (commuter). Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/03/2009 to 10/03/2009
Alecia Evans in - 44 Upland Rd., New Milford, CT 06776. Phone: 860-355-0300. Alecia Adams Evans is a well known lyric soprano who has performed in National Tours, Opera, and on Broadway. She will present selections from popular musicals, including Carousel, Guys and Dolls, Showboat, and Music Man. A combination of glorious ballads and comedic songs will make this performance a must see. She will be joined on piano by legendary Broadway conductor Phil Hall, whose arrangements have inspired countless Broadway entertainers. The concert will take place in the Skitch Henderson Museum. Contact Susan York for more information. The concert begins at 5 p.m. and is followed by a reception. Tickets $30 for members, $35 non-members. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/03/2009 to 10/03/2009
Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra Concert - 700 N. Salem Rd., Ridgefield, CT 06877. Phone: 203-438-3889. On Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 8PM the Ridgefield Symphony will present a concert. Gerald Steichen, Music Director. Rossini: Overture to Guillaume Tell (William Tell); Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 and more. The concert will be held at the Richardson Auditorium, Ridgefield High School. Tickets: $25-$50. Call for further information or check the website. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/03/2009 to 10/03/2009
8th Annual St. Michael's Church Annual Fete and Craft Faire - 22 South St. (just off the green), Litchfield, CT, CT 06759. Phone: 860-567-4456. St. Michael's Eighth Annual Fete and Craft Faire will feature a multitude of arts and crafts, silent auction, bake sale, bounce house, facepainting and balloons. There will be a dog-kissing booth, onsite pet adoption and 12pm Blessing of the Animals in front of the church. A special marionette show by The Tanglewood Marionettes will be presented inside the church at 1pm. "Hansel and Gretel" is a breathtaking, amazing spectacle and is free to children of all ages through a generous sponsorship by Dymax Corporation of Torrington. 10am-4pm. The Faire and all performances are free to the public. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/03/2009 to 10/04/2009
153rd Annual Harwinton Fair - Locust Rd., 1 mi. SE of Harwinton Center, Harwinton, CT 06791. Sat. 8am - 9 pm., Sun. 8am -5 pm. Adm. Adults: $7, Children 12 & under free. Parking: Free. Pets and Alcohol not allowed. Sponsored by Harwinton Agricultural Society. (1st Sat./Sun.) Click here to visit their Web site.

10/04/2009 to 10/04/2009
Put Em Up! Canning Workshop at Hunt Hill Farm's Silo Cooking School - 44 Upland Rd., New Milford, CT 06776. Phone: 860-355-0300. 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Author Sherri Brooks Vinton makes canning easy and fun! Learn how to put by a stash of the season's flavors and have that sun-kissed flavor all year round. Learn the "Boiling Water Method" and the basic technique for turning a variety of vegetables into pickles. We'll put up tomatoes, make quick refrigerator pickles to take home and more. A light lunch previewing recipes from Sherri's upcoming book, "Put "em Up!" is included. (Full participation). Contact Cooking School Director Chef Mary Kravec for more information. $70 per person or 2 for $130. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/04/2009 to 10/04/2009
Help The Farmer at Hunt Hill Farm's Henderson Cultural Center - 44 Upland Rd., New Milford, CT 06776. Phone: 860-355-0300. Help The Farmer at The Henderson Cultural Center from Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Hunt Hill Farm. Your family is invited to enjoy a visit to our Colonial Garden and take part in a guided walk around the 19th century historic farm grounds which includes our cook?s gardens and beautifully spring fed pond. Take a tour of Skitch Henderson?s Museum and learn how Skitch developed his musical skill and interest in conducting; then end with a Gallery tour in the historic hay loft barn of the visual art exhibition which is on current display with a hands on activity connected to the exhibition and finally, allowing the availability of The Cooking School Schedule a visit into the Silo Kitchen. $5.00 per family. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/04/2009 to 10/04/2009
Welcome Back Atka and the Wolf Conservation Center - 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793. Phone: 860-868-0518. On Sunday, October 4th at 1:00 pm IAIS is proud to welcome back Atka. Atka is a seven year old Arctic gray wolf and the youngest ambassador at the Wolf Conservation Center in New York. Atka travels all over New England to schools, museums and nature centers helping people learn about the importance of his wild brothers and sisters. Come meet Atka and experience the wonder of wolves! Limited seating, reserve your tickets now.

Advance tickets: $10 Adults; $6 Kids Tickets at the door (if available): $12 Adults; $8 Kids

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10/04/2009 to 10/04/2009
Nature Walk with Mary Havermale - Bellamy-Ferriday House - 9 Main St. North, Bethlehem, CT, CT 06751. Sunday, October 4, 3:30 pm Visit Mary Havermale's exhibit in the Visitor's Center, then take a walk in the woods with the artist/biologist herself to discover the source of her inspiration. Experience the beauty of the unexpected as Mary invites us to explore everyday weeds and seeds and their amazing array of design. $5/ free for CTL members. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/08/2009 to 10/08/2009
Torrington Historical Society--Civil War Program - 192 Main St., Carriage House, Torrington, CT 06790. Phone: 860-482-8260. On Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 7PM at the Torrington Historical Society Kevin Johnson of the CT State Library will present his first person Civil War program about Private William Webb, 29th (Colored) Regiment CT Volunteer Infantry. Also, Anne Farrow, co-author of Complicity and former writer with the Hartford Courant will present a talk about her book with an additional commentary on John Brown. Program is open to the public. Call for further information. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/09/2009 to 10/11/2009
100th Annual Riverton Fair - Rte. 20,, Riverton, CT, CT 06065. Phone: 860-379-9619. Rte. 20, Riverton, CT 06065. Phone: (860) 738-4227. Adm. Adults: $5, children under 12 free. Parking Free. Fri. 4 pm - 9 pm, Sat. & Sun. 8 am-5 pm. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/10/2009 to 10/10/2009
Salmon Six Ways: Get Hooked! at Hunt Hill Farm's Silo Cooking School - 44 Upland Rd., New Milford, CT 06776. Phone: 860-355-0300. With Chef Daniel Rosati from 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.- Salmon offers so much versatility for holiday entertaining and in this class we?ll learn six great ways to serve it. Chef Daniel will share buying and storing tips. Menu includes: Salmon Tartar, Fresh and Smoked Salmon Hash, Pan Seared Salmon Puttanesca, New England Salmon Cakes, Roasted Salmon with Leeks and Fennel, Salmon Quenelles with Sorrel Sauce. (Full participation). Contact Cooking School Director, Chef Mary Kravec for more information. $85 per person or 2 for $160. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/10/2009 to 10/10/2009
Tales from the Story Bag - 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793. Phone: 860-868-0518. Storytellers often keep little reminders of stories concealed within a story bag. When one of the reminders is pulled from the bag the storyteller inspires listeners with enchanting tales that teach, entertain and intrigue. Join Janis Us, Mohawk-Shinnecock Storyteller, on Saturday, October 10th from 10:30 am-12:30 pm for a morning of stories and laughter.

Hear traditional Native American stories straight from her story bag and then create your own story based on your favorite woodland animal. Finally make your own rabbit fur story bag to keep it in!

Space is limited, advance reservations required. Ages 7 and up.Fee: $25; $20 IAIS Members

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10/10/2009 to 10/12/2009
1st Annual Terryville Lions Club County Camp Out - Terryville Fairgrounds, Scott Rd. (off Rte. 6, Terryville, CT, CT 06786. Phone: 860-589-4893. This event is to benefit the Lions Charities and is set to be a great affordable family event! This event will be held during the 2009 Columbus Day Weekend and sure to have something for everyone in your family. Registration is now open and spaces are going so do not miss out on this great weekend!Click here to visit their Web site.

10/11/2009 to 11/29/2009
Artist Exhibit at Boyajian Sculpture Barn - 3 Milltown Rd. to Rte. 39, New Fairfield, CT 06812. Phone: 203-746-6101. Sculpture Barn Atelier VI Member Artist Exhibition will take place from October 11, 2009 thru November 29, 2009 with an opening reception on Sunday, October 11th from 3PM to 6PM featuring contemporary metal, wood and mixed media sculptures created on site in Master Sculptor David Boyajian's Atelier. Friday nights in November at 8PM: The Great Sculptors Film Series return as part of the Atelier VI exhibit, showing short documentary films followed by discussion with member artists. The series is free and open to the public. Phone to reserve eats. Popcorn provided. BYOB. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/11/2009 to 10/11/2009
Spectacular Soups and Bountiful Breads at Hunt Hill Farm's Silo Cooking School - 44 Upland Rd., New Milford, CT 06776. Phone: 860-355-0300. With Chef Daniel Rosati from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m - Add some interesting souper comfort soups and breads to your repertoire. Soup and Bread make a quick cold weather supper, an easy impromptu meal, and when made ahead store great in the freezer! Ukrainian Sausage and Potato Soup, Polish Style Rye Bread, Creamy Fennel Soup with Peppered Asiago Frico, Tuscan Wheat Bread, Porcini Mushroom and Farro Soup, Parmesan Herb Quick Bread, Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, Dried Cherry-Walnut Rolls, Roasted Tomato and Shrimp Bisque, Snowflake Rolls. (Full participation). Contact Cooking School Director, Chef Mary Kravec for more information. $85 per person or 2 for $160. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/14/2009 to 10/14/2009
Conviction and Innocence - 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT 06790. Phone: 860-626-6852. The LCWP at UConn Torrington examines the definitions, protection and abuse of human rights in the fall 2009 series: Justice, Injustice and Human Rights. "Conviction and Innocence" will be a roundtable discussion of the rights of individuals and the criminal justice system. Taking part will be Andrew Schneider, Executive Director of ACLU CT, Peter Reilly, who was wrongfully convicted of murdering his mother in 1973, and Donald Connery, journalist and author who followed Reilly's case closely. Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm Free and open to the public. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/17/2009 to 10/17/2009
BARACK and MICHELLE by Christopher Andersen - Hickory Stick Bookshop, 2 Green Hill Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794. Phone: 860-868-0525. Fax: 860-868-1356. Christopher Andersen will sign copies of his new book BARACK AND MICHELLE @ 2:00pm on Saturday, October 17th at the Hickory Stick Bookshop. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/17/2009 to 10/17/2009
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History Puppet Collection - Lecture by Dwight Blocker Bowers - 44 Upland Rd., New Milford, CT 06776. Phone: 860-355-0300. Beginning at 5 p.m. Curator of Performing Arts History at the Smithsonian?s National Museum of American History, Dwight Blocker Bowers will share stories and images from his and fellow Smithsonian curator Ellen Roney Hughes? forthcoming book on the Museum?s puppet collection. Puppets from vaudeville, film, and television provide the focus, spotlighting such beloved figures as Howdy Doody and, from George Pal?s classic Puppetoon films, Tubby the Tuba. The talk will be held in the main Silo Gallery. Contact Susan York for more information. A reception will immediately follow the lecture. Members $30, non-members $35, children 12 and under $10. This is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliation Program Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/17/2009 to 10/17/2009
Fall Farm Day--Sullivan Farm--New Milford - 140 Park Lane Rd., New Milford, CT Phone: 860-354-0047. On Saturday, October 17, 2009 come to Sullivan Farm and enjoy Fall Farm Day--Hayrides, Cider Making, Storytelling, Cooking Demos, Farm Tours and more. Vegetables, berries, honey, maple syrup, jams and jellies, all natural, locally grown, in season from the Sullivan Farm. Open Monday through Saturday 9:30AM to 6PM and Sunday, Noon-6PM. Check the website for further information. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/17/2009 to 10/17/2009
Tour de Chair - 46 Great Hollow Rd., off Rte. 4, Cornwall, CT 06753. Phone: 860-618-0075. Tour de Chair--Chairish the Arts-- is being held from August 8, 2009 thru October 12, 2009. Discover 100 plus art chairs in Northwest CT. Prizes for those who take the Tour. Map sites listed at chairishthearts.org. The chair will be auctioned off on October 17, 2009 at Mohawk Mountain Ski Lodge, Cornwall. Check the website or call for further information. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/17/2009 to 10/17/2009
Wisdom Spirituality and Creation -- Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center - 229 E. Litchfield Rd., Litchfield, CT, CT 06759. Phone: 860-567-3163. In the Wisdom Scriptures is One who is with God from the beginning and who continues to delight in and dwell with all the created world. Participants will discover ways to live and honor this truth in their daily lives. There will be time for presentation, quiet, sharing, labyrinth walking and ritual. Patricia Torre, DW will lead the program. She is a retreat and spiritual director and currently serving as Pastoral Associate at Sacred Heart Church in Southbury, CT. Saturday, October 17th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm The program fee is $35 and includes lunch. In honor of the 60th anniversary of Wisdom House, participants may each bring one friend for $6 payable with registration. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/17/2009 to 10/25/2009
Halloween Pumpkin Festival-Railroad Museum of New England - 242 East Main St., Thomston, CT 06787. Phone: 860-283-RAIL. Halloween Pumpkin Festival--Two weekends--Oct. 17, and Oct. 19 and Oct. 24 and Oct. 25, 2009 from at 12 Noon and 2PM enjoy fall foliage at its best, ride the Naugatuck Railroad. Free pumpkin for kids 12 and under, first come first serve. Call for complete list of fares and departures of the train which runs along the Mattatuck State Forest to the Brass Mills of Waterbury and back to the spectacular Thomaston Dam. 20 Mile round trip. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/17/2009 to 10/17/2009
19th Annual Newtown United Methodist Church Juried Fall Arts and Crafts Fair - - Phone: 203-426-2336. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane. The fair is sponsored by the Newtown United Methodist Church. A juried selection of 35 Exhibitors. Call for more information.Click here to visit their Web site.

10/18/2009 to 10/18/2009
Fall Organic Wine and Local CT Food Pairing with Music at Hunt Hill Farm - 44 Upland Rd., New Milford, CT 06776. Phone: 860-355-0300. From 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxed and entertaining evening featuring an international selection of organic wines paired with locally-inspired dishes and accented with music. Renown wine educator, founder of Class in A Glass and radio personality Carol Berman will lead students in the techniques of tasting and pairing wines and talk about the latest trends in organic wines. Cooking School Director Chef Mary Kravec will demonstrate recipes. Bob Cusati from Nodine?s Smokehouse in Goshen, CT will talk about their products. Carol is also a talented singer songwriter and will end the evening with some original songs. Feel free to sing along! Nodine?s Smoked Trout Brandade Crostini, Wild Mushroom- Roasted Chestnut Soup, topped w/ Nodine?s apple bacon and julienne sage; Nodine?s Smoked Duck, Andouille and Tasso Ham, Shrimp, Roasted Corn Etouffee served in puff pastry with a Creole Mustard Sauce; Creamery Brook Bison Ranch London Broil sliced and served on seasonal root vegetable latkes with cranberry-blueberry chutney; A Pair of Pears: Bittersweet Chocolate Pear Cake, served with Pear Ice Cream. (Demonstration). Contact Cooking School Director, Chef Mary Kravec for more information. $85 per person or 2 for $160. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/18/2009 to 10/18/2009
Fall Edibles Walk: Nuts, Berries and Roots - 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793. Phone: 860-868-0518. Autumn is a wonderful time of year, full of many delicious foods right in your own back yard. Acorns, hickory nuts, berries and tubers are all awaiting your culinary delight! Primitive Skills Practitioner, Andrew Dobos, will guide you in identifying, harvesting and preparing common edibles while enjoying a fall hike. Sunday, October 18th 12:30pm -3:30pm

Space is limited, please call for reservations. Fee: $15; $12 IAIS Members

Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/22/2009 to 10/24/2009
15th Annual Yankee Invention Exposition - Waterbury Armory, Field Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Phone: 203-575-8322. Fax: 203-575-8322. The Yankee Invention Exposition is a three day event where inventors can showcase their products to manufacturers, investors, venture capitalists, distributors, licensing firms, wholesalers/retailers, marketers and the general public. Also exhibiting will be suppliers of services to inventors including prototypes, marketing experts, telemarketing companies, patent attorneys, fulfillment companies and industrial designers. The event will take place at Waterbury Armory, Field Street, Waterbury. For more information, call 203-575-8322 or www.yankeeinventionexpo.org. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

10/23/2009 to 10/23/2009
Haunted Trail Walk - 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793. Phone: 860-868-0518. Ghost, goblins and monsters will be haunting our trail once again on Friday, October 23 between the hours of 7:00 and 10:00 pm. If you dare, join IAIS Staff, board members and friends for a Night You Won?t Forget! A guided half mile spooky walk ends at our village where apple cider and marshmallows roasted over the campfire await. Last walk departs at 9:45pm. Fee: $6 Adults; $4 Kids Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

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